CHRISTOPHER DOWDEN
Far Rockaway,NY
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist with a proven track record at OLIVER Agency, excelling in invoice processing and vendor relations. Achieved a 25% reduction in payment disputes through enhanced communication. Skilled in ERP systems like NetSuite, I bring strong leadership and process optimization abilities to drive financial accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
Multiple Clients
New York, NY
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes across multiple clients, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments
- Processed over 1,500 invoices per month, achieving a 25% reduction in processing time through automation improvements
- Implemented new vendor reconciliation protocols, reducing discrepancies by 15%
- Spearheaded ERP system transitions, optimizing workflows and improving financial accuracy
- ERP systems used: Netsuite, Oracle Fusion, SAP
- Clients included: Beacon Hill Financial, Heart Share Human Services, Atrium Staffing, Moda Operandi, Major League Baseball, COGENT InfoTech Corporation, NYCHA, Quest Group Professional Staffing Solutions, Santander Investment Securities Inc
Accounts Payable Manager
OLIVER Agency
New York, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw a portfolio of 200+ vendor accounts, managing an average monthly outflow of $4 million
- Reduced vendor payment disputes by 25% through improved communication and transparency
- Managed invoice processing in NetSuite and QuickBooks, handling over 1,000 invoices monthly
- Developed payment selection reports, enhancing cash flow efficiency and reducing late payments
- ERP systems used: Netsuite, Quickbooks & Concur
Analyst
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
New York, NY
09.2013 - 07.2017
- Managed the processing of all bills and expenses associated with over two hundred separate entities and alternative investment vehicles
- Oversaw the effective administration of all payment methods including ACHs, check disbursements and wires
- Completed payments and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices & statements
- Executed the processing of $548 million of payments from 9/2013 to 7/2017
- Charged expenses to proper accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports
- Worked with senior management, fund accountants and fund administrators on cash balance analysis, management reporting and assisted with the tax reporting process
- Answered all inquiries from vendors or internal parties regarding the status of invoices or payments
- Trained other team members on the payables process
- Prepared month-end reporting for management that identified KPI's within the payable/expense management process
- Led vendor review initiatives, increasing early payment discounts by 15%
- ERP systems used: Quickbooks & Concur
Accounts Payable Accountant
Thrillist Media Group
New York, NY
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable, expense processing, and vendor reconciliation using NetSuite and QuickBooks
- Resolved invoice discrepancies, collaborated on audits, and reconciled vendor accounts
- Trained and mentored staff while serving as the primary escalation point for troubleshooting
Associate Controller
Primus Asset Management Inc.
New York, NY
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Oversaw invoice processing, payment distribution, and wire transfers across multiple entities
- Conducted bank reconciliations, expense allocation, and trade reconciliation within the company's system
- Monitored rating changes and ensured financial accuracy in reporting
Accounts Payable Clerk
L&R Distributors, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Processed up to $1M in monthly expenses, assisting in A/P subledger closing and issue resolution
- Supported monthly and year-end closing, including pre-accruals and 1099 reporting
- Negotiated extended vendor payment terms, improving company cash flow
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
CUNY – The City College of New York
01.2006
Skills
- Accounts Payable Management
- Invoice processing and reconciliation
- Vendor Relations and Negotiation
- ERP Systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks)
- Financial Reporting and KPI Analysis
- ACH and wire transfers
- Process Optimization and Automation
- Audit and Compliance
- Month-End and Year-End Closing
- Team Leadership and Training
Certification
- Proficient in AS400
- SAP
- Oracle Fusion
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Concur
- Microsoft Dynamics
Additional Information
Open to relocation and remote opportunities.
Timeline
Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
Multiple Clients
08.2021 - 07.2024
Accounts Payable Manager
OLIVER Agency
10.2019 - 03.2020
Analyst
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
09.2013 - 07.2017
Accounts Payable Accountant
Thrillist Media Group
01.2012 - 03.2013
Associate Controller
Primus Asset Management Inc.
11.2009 - 11.2011
Accounts Payable Clerk
L&R Distributors, Inc.
08.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
CUNY – The City College of New York
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